Our team of brilliant chefs are dedicated to creating an array of healthy, locally sourced dishes that cater to every dietary requirement.
While their menus showcase exquisite examples, the possibilities are limitless, creating a bespoke dining experience that fulfills your unique preferences.
Whether it’s vegan, gluten-free, or any other special request, our chefs take pride in transforming fresh, wholesome ingredients into culinary masterpieces.
Specialities Include Fine Dining | BBQ | Mediterranean | Thai | Vegan
With over 25 years of experience in the chefing industry and an unwavering passion for culinary arts, I am dedicated to curating exceptional dining experiences.
As the former head chef of Terry Venables and various successful restaurants, I bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the table. Allow me to share my culinary journey and create a memorable retreat experience for you and your guests.
Granola pots with Greek yoghurt and fresh berries
Peach & raspberry smoothie
Homemade nut and oat bars
Ginger shots
Sour dough with smashed avocado, soft boiled egg & feta cheese
Serrano Ham and Manchego Platter
Selection of tea and coffee
Eggs Benedict
Soft poached eggs, crispy bacon, Hollandaise sauce
Eggs florentine, soft poached eggs, smoked salmon, Hollandaise sauce
Eggs royal, soft poached eggs with sautéed spinach
Frittata (Italian Omelette)
Baked Avocado with Parmesan & Courgette
Banana or Mix Fruit Porridge
DAY 1
Roasted Mushrooms caramelized Goats Cheese, Spinach & Walnut dressing
Thai Salmon Fishcakes, Vietnamese Dressing and Salad *Baked Vanilla Cheesecake and wild berries
DAY 2
Traditional Spanish Albondigas in a rich tomato and vegetable sauce *Paella of choice meat, fish or veg
Fruit Salad with Granola, Greek yoghurt and Honey
DAY 3
King Prawns in a garlic and tomato oil
Thai Curry served with Jasmine Rice *Selection of sorbets
DAY 4
Selection of Spanish Tapas
Chicken tikka kebabs, garlic naan, fragrant rice and yoghurt raita *Chocolate Brownie
DAY 5
Thai Chicken Salad
Vegetable & Beef Lasagna served with salad
Banoffee Pannacotta
DAY 1
Tuna Tataki with avocado and Vietnamese dressing
Grilled Chicken Breast with colcannon potato and roasted vegetables
Dame Blanche with chocolate sauce
DAY2
Sundried Tomato & Mozzarella risotto cakes and pesto dressing
Roasted Salmon, Mango relish and Bok-choi
Lemon& Lime Posset
DAY 3
Curried Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Soup
Marinated Chicken Satay with fried rice and egg
Pineapple Ravioli with Mango and Lime Syrup
DAY 4
Grilled Asparagus soft poached egg and Hollandaise Sauce
Grilled Hake with seafood pasta
Chocolate Orange Mousse with Vanilla ice-cream
DAY 5
Cured Salmon with Beetroot Dressing
Braised Pork Cheeks with Cream Potatoes
Coconut & Pineapple Eaton Mess
Greek Yoghurt with Natural Honey, Mixed Berries & Raspberry Granola
Selection of Cereals & Almond or Oat Milk
Fresh Fruit Salad
Homemade Granola, Oats & Nut Bar
Banana Porridge
Fresh Crusty Bread, Crushed Avocado & Tomato
Tea & Coffee Selection
DAY 1
Tomato & Watermelon Gazpacho
Vegan Ceasar Salad with Avocado Sour Dough Croutons
DAY 2
Sweetcorn & Basil Soup with Green Oil & Mushroom Toast
Bean Cakes, Aubergine Puree & Beetroot Carpaccio
DAY 3
Pinenuts & Dried Fruits Pesto Cous-Cous Salad
Textures of Strawberry
DAY 4
Roasted Butternut Squash & Bean Salad, Avocado, Spinach & Almonds with Mustard Dressing
Fresh Fruit Salad with Raspberry Sorbet
DAY 1
Sundried Tomato Risotto Cakes, Artichoke & Rocket Salad
Crispy Polenta with Asparagus & Red Pepper Salsa
Caramelised Apple Fondant with Sorbet
DAY2
Roasted Garlic Mushrooms stuffed with Lentils & Spinach with Basil Pesto
Confit Sweet Potato, Asparagus, Baked Shallots & Pepper Coulis
Pineapple Carpaccio with Mango, Coconut Ice-Cream & Lime Syrup
DAY 3
Mixed Bean & Potato Cake, Peas, Baby Spinach & truffle Mayonnaise
Vegan Lasagna served with Garlic Crusty Bread
Chocolate Orange Mousse
DAY 4
Beetroot Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Sherry Vinagre Dressing, Aubergine Caviar
Mixed Vegetable Paella
Melon & Cava Gazpacho
Any requests welcome.
Email: [email protected] Tel: +34 627 46 00 38
Specialities Include Mediterranean | Asia | Tapas | Vegan
As a passionate foodie and experienced chef who has lived and worked in the UK, North America, and Europe, I like to cook creative homemade dishes that use the best available, local ingredients. I enjoy cooking many different styles of food including Spanish, Mediterranean, Asian and Middle Eastern.
As a private chef I work with guests staying at Oodles Retreat to put together menus to suit your individual tastes, budgets and dietary requirements.
Catering can be provided for many types of groups and events including family gatherings, yoga & cycle retreats, celebrations, breakfast and brunch buffets, afternoon tea, grazing boards and tables, poolside lunches, canapes and more.
Would you like more than food for your event at Oodles? We can offer a full bar set up and service, cocktails, wine pairings and extensive range of wines and beers.
You will see below some sample menus, however these are only ideas, and we will work with you to create the perfect meal.
For retreat catering, full stay catering and celebration or special event catering please contact us for pricing and sample menus.
A sample menu including a mix of traditional tapas plus some tapas with our special twist:
To Start:
A selection of fresh seasonal salads to share such as,
Peach, basil & burrata salad
Valencian salad with tuna
Tapas To Share:
Spanish meatballs with sherry and almonds
Garlic & herb king prawns
Chorizo & Manchego tacos
Iberian pork with Spanish brandy sauce
Padron peppers with garlic, lemon & sea salt
Patatas bravas
Dessert:
Basque cheesecake with sangria compote
Eggs Benedict
Soft poached eggs, crispy bacon, Hollandaise sauce
Eggs florentine, soft poached eggs, smoked salmon, Hollandaise sauce
Eggs royal, soft poached eggs with sautéed spinach
Frittata (Italian Omelette)
Baked Avocado with Parmesan & Courgette
Banana or Mix Fruit Porridge
To Start:
A tapas sharing board served with fresh bread, dips and marinated olives
BBQ Mains:
Garlic king prawn skewers with lemon aioli
Marinated & slow roasted pulled pork with cherry chipotle bbq sauce
Margarita chicken with guacamole & pico de gallo
Kofta kebabs with tzatziki
Served with rosemary potatoes, and a selection of fresh market salads
Dessert:
Rum soaked pineapple with rum caramel sauce and ice cream
Email: [email protected] Tel: +34 651 709 080
Specialities Include Mediterranean | Sushi | Thai | Vegan
A chef with 30 years experience having worked in a wide range of kitchens from health food cafes, super yachts, à la carte restaurants to delicatessens.
“I have a passion for feeding people and seeing their faces light up with the first explosion of taste in their mouths.”
Oats done in a variety of ways served with mixed nuts, prunes, fresh
Fruit, kefir and natural greek yogurt.
1 additional item per day
Scrambled eggs with coriander and chilli
Sweet potato pancakes with sautéed mushrooms
Vegetarian breakfast bake with bacon on the side
Local meat and cheese platter with grated tomato, toasted baguette and olives
Shakshuka
Poached eggs with smoked salmon and avocado
A selection of tea & coffee
Chilli and parsley seafood pasta served with a green salad and lemon vinaigrette
Bacon and leek quiche and courgette and goats cheese quiche served with a spinach and avocado salad
Stuffed peppers served with a caesar salad
Vietnamese cod fishcakes within sweet chilli sauce and asian salad
Grilled aubergines with lime and chilli served with a quinoa and roasted vegetable
salad
Baked seabass with lemon and paprika with a new potato salad and charred asparagus and parmesan
All lunches will be followed with fresh seasonal fruit
Mushroom and truffle soup
Vegetable rice paper rolls with a peanut hoisin sauce
Gazpacho
Selection of tapas
Pear, goats cheese and walnut salad
Dinner
Garlic and paprika pork solomillo with rosemary potatoes, green beans with almonds and onions
Tofu and sweet potato penang curry with rice noodles Paella with chicken and rabbit or seafood
Morroccan chicken with chickpeas and apricots served with cous cous and cumin carrots
Vegetarian moussaka with a feta, avocado, red pepper salad, honey and lime dressing
Email: [email protected] Tel: +34 688 68 46 74
Meet Your Ayurvedic Chef – Baru
A certified Ayurvedic Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach, Retreat Chef, and Massage Therapist. With over 12 years of experience in gastronomy, I specialize in creating nourishing, balanced meals that align with Ayurvedic principles. Whether you’re hosting a retreat or a conscious gathering, I offer personalized Ayurvedic menus tailored to the needs of your group, focusing on promoting well-being, digestion, and balance through food.
In addition to providing delicious and nutritious meals, I also offer hands-on Ayurvedic cooking workshops, where participants can learn the art of Ayurvedic cooking, from spice blends to detox dishes. My passion is to help you and your guests connect more deeply with the healing power of food, leaving them nourished in body and soul.
Sample Menus for Your Stay/Retreat
All meals are lovingly prepared from scratch using locally sourced ingredients. Each menu is thoughtfully crafted to incorporate Ayurvedic principles and can be adjusted to suit the season, your unique needs, allergies, intolerances, and health concerns—ensuring a nourishing, personalized dining experience that promotes balance and vitality throughout your retreat..
Prices start from €25 per person/menu, full board from €55 per person/day
Email: [email protected] Tel: +31 638 263 418